Model year
2027 Tesla Model 3
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Tesla Model 3 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 111 MPGe combined and 30.2 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 27 complaints
- 2018 1,033 complaints
- 2019 619 complaints
- 2020 452 complaints
- 2021 671 complaints
- 2022 770 complaints
- 2023 428 complaints
- 2024 221 complaints
- 2025 121 complaints
- 2026 29 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.068 | — |
| 4 DR BEV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.068 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Performance AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 117 | 106 | 111 | 30.2 | 316 | $700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2027 Tesla Model 3 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.